Halloween is just around the corner and my twitter friends are now purchasing the costumes of their kids. Some opted to buy online and some will check the local malls. I saw the photos from last year and it is so nice to see those kids in costumes! They are so cute and the photos are so scrappable.

I am browsing some site for halloween costumes myself and I found these:

Isn’t these the cutest costumes???

My baby won’t be able to wear these this year as she might not be born yet or she’s just a few days old then. But this is so cute not to buy right? My baby can use this next year for sure. I super like the first photo. I love strawberries! And this is a very nice subject to take pictures and for scrapping too. I am so excited!

This is the cutest nursery room I have ever seen!!! I love the wall colors. And the touch of yellow. The room can be for unisex. This is perfect for those mommies who want a surprise on what gender their baby will be. As much as I want to have a room like this we can’t as our little house has only one bedroom. Maybe in the next baby of ours we can have a nursery like this.

And oh, You can also install one of those wireless cctv cameras for added security in this nursery right? Will look for one as a first move on our future nursery. Excited much?

This week, your baby weighs almost 2 pounds (like a head of cauliflower) and is about 14 1/2 inches long with her legs extended. She’s sleeping and waking at regular intervals, opening and closing her eyes, and perhaps even sucking her fingers. With more brain tissue developing, your baby’s brain is very active now. While her lungs are still immature, they would be capable of functioning — with a lot of medical help — if she were born now. Chalk up any tiny rhythmic movements you may be feeling to a case of baby hiccups, which may be common from now on. Each episode usually lasts only a few moments, and they don’t bother her, so just relax and enjoy the tickle

I am seeing a lot of gold coins collector nowadays. I thought they are just for fun but I learned that they collect them as a form of investment. That is a very good way of securing your future. I would like to do the same. But I still lack knowledge about it so I am heading to US Gold Bureau to look for answers. If you also want to go and invest on precious metals you can check out the company that offers them. US Gold Bureau is the leading company that offers purchasing of precious metals particularly gold. This way of investing is known for a lot of people even way back. Gold has the highest value in metals and the value never depreciates.  

What is amniotic fluid?

Amniotic fluid fills the sac surrounding your developing baby and plays several important roles:
• It cushions your baby to protect him from trauma (if you take a tumble, for instance).
• It prevents the umbilical cord from becoming compressed and reducing your baby’s oxygen supply.
• It helps maintain a constant temperature in the womb.
• It protects against infection.
• It allows your baby to move around so that his muscles and bones develop properly.
• It helps the digestive and respiratory systems develop as your baby swallows and excretes it and "inhales" and "exhales" it from his lungs.

Where does amniotic fluid come from?

During the first 14 weeks of your pregnancy, fluid passes from your circulatory system into the amniotic sac. Early in the second trimester, your baby starts to swallow the fluid, pass it through his kidneys, and excrete it as urine, which he then swallows again, recycling the full volume of amniotic fluid every few hours. (Yes, this means that most of the fluid is eventually your baby’s urine!)
So your baby plays an important role in keeping just the right amount of fluid in the amniotic sac. Sometimes, though, this system breaks down, resulting in either too much or too little fluid — both of which can present problems.

How will I know if I have low levels of amniotic fluid?

Your practitioner may suspect this problem if you’re leaking fluid, measuring small for your stage of pregnancy, or not feeling your baby move very much. She may also be on the lookout for it if you’ve previously had a baby whose growth was restricted; if you have chronic high blood pressure, preeclampsia, diabetes, or lupus; or if you’re past your due date.
To find out what’s going on, she’ll send you for an ultrasound. The sonographer will measure the largest pockets of amniotic fluid in four different sections of your uterus and add them together to see where you rate on the amniotic fluid index (AFI). A normal measure for the third trimester is between 5 and 25 centimeters (cm). A total of less than 5 cm is considered low.

What could be causing this problem?

Experts don’t always know what causes low levels of amniotic fluid. It’s most common late in the third trimester, particularly if you’re overdue. The later in pregnancy the condition develops, the better the outlook for your baby. Here are some of the most common causes:
Leaky or ruptured membranes
A small tear in your amniotic membranes allows some fluid to leak out. This can happen at any point in your pregnancy, but it’s more common as you approach delivery. You may notice the leaking fluid yourself if you find that your underwear is wet, or your practitioner may discover it during an exam.
A ruptured membrane can increase the risk of infection to both you and your baby because it provides a way for bacteria to enter the amniotic sac. Occasionally, a tear will heal on its own, the leaking will stop, and the fluid level will return to normal. (This is usually the case if the leaking happens after an amniocentesis.)
Placental problems
A problem with your placenta, such as a partial abruption, keeps it from supplying enough blood and nutrients to your baby and causes him to stop recycling fluid.
Certain medical conditions
As mentioned above, certain conditions — such as chronic high blood pressure, preeclampsia, diabetes, and lupus — can result in low amniotic fluid levels.
Carrying twins or multiples
You’re at risk for low fluid levels if you’re carrying twins or multiples. Oligohydramnios is likely in the case of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, in which one twin suffers from too little amniotic fluid while the other creates too much.
Fetal abnormalities
If you’re found to have low levels of amniotic fluid in your first or second trimester, it may mean that your baby has a birth defect. If his kidneys aren’t there or aren’t developing properly (Potter’s syndrome) or his urinary tract is blocked, your baby won’t produce enough urine to maintain the level of amniotic fluid. A congenital heart defect can also cause this problem.

From www.babycenter.com

This is what’s on my Winamp right now. I downloaded lots of classical music and baby songs for our baby. I am so sure she can hear it already as I sometimes feel her kicking when I start playing these songs. I do hope she will be like Mama who loves music. Mama will train her to sing beautifully. I can’t wait for that time to come.

Will check this motorhome insurance site first and then I am off to look for new good music to download for our baby. I need  new tracks. If you know one please comment. Thanks!

The news since last week is so stressful. From the bus who fell in Benguet province and killed a lot of its passengers, the Melody Gersbach car accident and the hostage taking held in Quirino Grandstand in Manila. All of these involves a bus and that is so scary. Bus nowadays are a good travelling vehicle but why all of these accidents happen? Thank God there are travel emergency assistance being offered by companies. It is still good to be insured and be safe while travelling. Always check if your car is in good condition before travelling. It is never too late to be cautious right?

I am so happy!

We we’re so blessed.

We are so excited to see this little girl inside my tummy.

We can’t wait to meet you my dear.

And take lots and lots of pictures too!

We love you so much!

Specs

* Use with colorful and vibrant Fuji Instax wide format 210 film (ISO 800)

* High resolution retractable lens; 95mm, f/14 aperture

* Exposure control: light, neutral, and dark settings

* Flash adjusts to your lighting and can be turned on with the press of a button

* Attachable close-up lens focuses 40-45 cm

* Big, clear viewfinder

* Film dimensions – 4 1/4" x 3 1/4" (compared to Polaroid 600 film which is 3 1/2" x 4 1/4" and Instax Mini film which is 2 1/18" x 3 1/4")

* Digital screen displays your exposure, focus, and flash settings

* Easy-grip body

* Focus range: far range 9.84′ – Infinity (3m – Infinity), close range 2.95 – 9.84′ (0.9 – 3m)

* Powered by 4 AA batteries

* Strap included

* Measures 7" x 3.7" x 4.6"

From http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/fuji-instax-210/

OMG!!!!!

I love instant cameras and I would love to have this one. I already have the first fuji instax camera with a mini polaroid outcome and I love it to bits what more if I have this wide format one? Gosh! I can’t help but think of this one today. I hope to buy this soon.

*wink

The network of nerves in your baby’s ears is better developed and more sensitive than before. He may now be able to hear both your voice and your partner’s as you chat with each other. He’s inhaling and exhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid, which is essential for the development of his lungs. These so-called breathing movements are also good practice for when he’s born and takes that first gulp of air. And he’s continuing to put on baby fat. He now weighs about a pound and two-thirds and measures 14 inches (an English hothouse cucumber) from head to heel. If you’re having a boy, his testicles are beginning to descend into his scrotum — a trip that will take two to three days.